In Re the Marriage of Murray

this appeal we are asked to evaluate the adequacy of a trial court's consideration of the statutory factors for awarding child custody in a dissolution proceeding. We find an extensive evidentiary record was made, but the court's written findings of fact and its oral opinion fail to reflect a consideration of the elements of RCW 26.09.190. Accordingly, we remand to the original trial judge for entry of findings of fact and conclusions of law in accordance with the statute and CR 52(a)(2)(B).

In 1978 the parties separated and Katherine Murray commenced dissolution proceedings to terminate her…